Chapter 8, 9 and 10 AssignmentChapter 8 -Jesus Heals RS 25 6. Miracles and the Kingdom (p.186-187 The key to understanding the miracles of Jesus is grasping their relationship to his proclamation of the Kingdom of God Of the core of that proclamation are these realities: a) God's promise of __ love b) God's __ to the poor people and the outcasts of society c) God's complete __ over the power of sin and evil d) God's __ of complete reconciliation e) God's __ of incarnated in Jesus of History. Chapter 9 The Cross -The End or The Beginning? 1. The __ and resurrection of Jesus are the heart of the Christian story. His __ had to be carefully explained to the members of the early community of faith (p.194) 2. The __ were writing to and for the early __ of the risen Jesus. These people would confront almost immediate __ for their faith in Him The reminder that Jesus had suffered __ and death would be a constant consolation for them (p.195) 3. "Do This in Remembrance of Me" (p.196) Jesus' words and actions at the Last Supper were packed with meaning:The synoptic Gospels suggest these two main parts: a) Jesus had his __ death in mind as he gathered his disciples for that meal. b) Jesus made a real __ between the meal itself and his death on the cross. 4. "Thy Will Be Done": The Agony in the Garden (p.199) What were the signs of the tiems when Jesus was about to die? a) the __ hostility b) the situation in __ c) the fate of a __ 5. Jesus' Final Hours What does the word blasphemy mean? (p 202)

**Chapter 8 - Jesus Heals**<br /><br />6. Miracles and the Kingdom (p.186-187)<br />The key to understanding the miracles of Jesus is grasping their relationship to his proclamation of the Kingdom of God. At the core of that proclamation are these realities:<br /><br />a) God's promise of **unconditional** love<br />b) God's **preferential option** to the poor people and the outcasts of society<br />c) God's complete **victory/triumph** over the power of sin and evil<br />d) God's **offer/promise** of complete reconciliation<br />e) God's **Kingdom/Reign** incarnated in Jesus of History.<br /><br /><br />**Chapter 9 The Cross - The End or The Beginning?**<br /><br />1. The **passion** and resurrection of Jesus are the heart of the Christian story. His **suffering** had to be carefully explained to the members of the early community of faith (p.194)<br /><br />2. The **Evangelists/Gospel writers** were writing to and for the early **followers/disciples** of the risen Jesus. These people would confront almost immediate **persecution** for their faith in Him. The reminder that Jesus had suffered **pain** and death would be a constant consolation for them (p.195)<br /><br />3. "Do This in Remembrance of Me" (p.196)<br />Jesus' words and actions at the Last Supper were packed with meaning: The synoptic Gospels suggest these two main parts:<br /><br />a) Jesus had his **impending/forthcoming** death in mind as he gathered his disciples for that meal.<br />b) Jesus made a real **connection/link/association** between the meal itself and his death on the cross.<br /><br />4. "Thy Will Be Done": The Agony in the Garden (p.199)<br />What were the signs of the times when Jesus was about to die?<br /><br />a) the **growing/increasing** hostility<br />b) the situation in **Jerusalem**<br />c) the fate of a **prophet**<br /><br />5. Jesus' Final Hours<br />What does the word blasphemy mean? (p. 202) **Any word or action that insults, mocks, or shows contempt or irreverence for God.** (or a similar definition reflecting speaking against God)<br />